Our last summer climbs have just wrapped up, and the Sierra has seen the first real snowfall of the season. It’s mother nature giving notice that it’s time to shift our mindset. Late October and early November mark a turning point in the mountains. The trails we’ve...
Blog Archive Month: October 2025
California Mountain Guides Blog Archive
Acorns, Firewood, and the Coming Winter: Autumn Life in Mt Shasta
Well up here in Mt. Shasta, the Fall season is well underway. Lately there has been a steady drumbeat of acorns thudding onto rooftops, ricocheting off car hoods, and crunching underfoot with every walk through the woods. The oaks are in overdrive this year, dropping...
Snow Comes Early: Bear Valley & Central Sierra Face a Winter Welcome!
A powerful winter storm has swept into California, delivering a heavy dose of early snowfall, especially across the central Sierra Nevada. At our Bear Valley office, the mountains look different now — draped in fresh white, creeks and ridgelines softened, trees bowed...
Mt Shasta, what is the best route to climb?
Trying to decide which route on Mt Shasta is best for you? That can be a tough question for some. While some might not even know there are tons of other routes besides Avalanche Gulch? We of course are always here to help you decide, and never want to have you sign...